Why did you become a recruiter?

For me I found out early on in a stint in an agency that I could match great talent with companies. Although I strayed here and there in my career, IT and general consulting, it's been recruiting that gets my blood pumping. Later on in my career I also found out I could develop some really innovative recruitment strategies.

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

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Permalink Reply by Martin Perinne on October 10, 2011 at 12:56pm

I started recruiting with Metric-X, http://www.metricx.com/services-and-solutions/talent-placement, and though I am just starting out in recruiting (as well as my career), I have never had a job that could be more exciting/nerve racking yet rewarding. It was funny though, before I took this job, I had an offer to become a recruiter and turned it down because of the payment structure. I guess I was just meant to end up doing it.

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Permalink Reply by Sathish Ganesh on October 23, 2011 at 1:57pm

I personally believe recruiter should have the convincing skills and I have it. Moreover, I love the challenge. Everyday is different, meeting and working with new people. Above all, it feels good to help someone find a better opportunity in the marketplace. Thanks